Following a scintillating Round 3 in the Ninja A-League, aleagues.com.au brings you all the post-match analysis and reaction from both players and coaches.
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Adelaide United 2-1 Canberra United
MATCH REPORT: Adelaide kick-start season with 4-year first against Canberra
Emily Condon
Adelaide United picked up their first win of the Ninja A-League 2025-26 season after defeating Canberra United 2-1 in Friday night.
Goalscorer Emily Condon spoke to Paramount+ after the game.
Sally James
Canberra United succumbed to their second loss this season after going down to Matilda McNamara’s 78th minute winner.
After the game, Canberra goalkeeper Sally James spoke to Paramount+.
Sydney FC 2-0 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: International’s breakout moment sees Sydney FC extend incredible 2,093-day streak
Riley Tanner
Riley Tanner was awarded Player of the Match following her performance against Perth Glory which saw Sydney FC win their first game of the season.
She spoke to Paramount+ after the game.
Melbourne Victory 1-0 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: 100-game hero! Victory star bags milestone match-winner to thwart Champions in GF rematch
Rhianna Pollicina
Rhianna Pollicina bagged her first goal for Melbourne Victory in Saturday’s 1-0 win over reigning Champions Central Coast Mariners.
She spoke to Paramount+ after the game.
Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: International ace sidelined with knee injury as Wellington held by Jets
Bev Preistman
Wellington were dealt a big blow ahead of the game with news striker Sabitra Bhandari was unavailable due to a knee injury.
Head coach Bev Priestman discussed that and their 1-1 draw with the Jets after the full time whistle.
CJ Bott
The Nix are still searching for their first win of the campaign following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
Captain CJ Bott spoke with Sky Sports NZ after the game.
Brisbane Roar 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
MATCH REPORT: The Price is right! Dramatic late goal snaps Wanderers’ Ninja A-League drought
Sharn Freier
Brisbane Roar suffered their first defeat of the new Ninja A-League season on Sunday afternoon when they were beaten 1-0 by the Wanderers.
CommBank Matildas winger Sharn Freier spoke with Paramount+ after the game.
Olivia Price
The Wanderers snapped an eight-game winless run on Sunday as Olivia Price’s dramatic late goal helped Geoff Abrahams’ side seal a morale-boosting win.
Price spoke to Paramount+ after the full time whistle.
